Easter is just around the corner and here are some local Easter Egg Hunts in Butler

• April 8th starting at 11:00 am Breezy Meadows will be having a hunt. The Easter Bunny will be on location for pictures. This is a free event located at 416 S. High Street.

• April 15th starting at 1:00 pm Medicalodge will be hosting a hunt. The residents will also be passing out treats to the children. This is a free event located at 103 E. Nursery.

• April 16th starting at 1:00 pm The Butler Lions Club will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the baseball field. This is for children ages pre-school through fourth grade.

Updated Obituary - Samuel Benton Coale

Samuel Benton Coale

Samuel Benton Coale, 68 of Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Samuel was born October 2, 1948 in Nevada, MO to William B. and Wilma Lois (Phipps) Coale.

Samuel grew up in Nevada. He loved going to McDonalds, playing with Hot Wheels, listening to country music, and celebrating all Holidays. Samuel never met a stranger. He was always happy to visit with anyone who came to see him.

Survivors include one sister, Connie Marie Connelly and her husband Russell, Nevada; nieces, Toni Wooldridge and her husband Dale, Nevada, Sherrie Weber and her husband Bruce, Nevada, Teresa Wright and her husband Darryl, Nevada; nephew, Clay Coale and his wife Bonnie, Nevada; several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Billy Gene Coale and his wife Betty; and one great-nephew, Jason Coale.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Dennis Painter officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the National Association for Downs Syndrome in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada

Quick Dine III Lunch Special

The Lunch special at Quick Dine III located on Orange Street in Butler is butterfly shrimp, fries, either Cole slaw or side salad and Texas toast. 

Dinner is fish fillets fries, Cole slaw or side salad and Texas toast. 

Don't forget we are open until 8pm tonight

Fish Fry Tonight In Butler

A reminder that St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Nursery St. in Butler is hosting a Fish Fry this evening from 5-7 PM in the church basement. $10 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 5-12, and 5 and under is free.

Obituary - Shirley J. Foster

Shirley J. Foster, age 83, of Montrose, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at her home.

Among survivors are daughters, Caroline Crouthers of Montrose and Cathy Crouthers of Colleyville, Texas.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

Update: Several agencies respond to jail riot in Johson County

Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, assisted in ending a riot that broke out late Thursday night at the Johnson County Jail in Centerview, Missouri.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office posted to its Facebook page around 10:30 p.m. Thursday that a riot began in one of the pods and the office had requested assistance from neighboring counties and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. At that time the inmates were contained inside the building.

Less than two hours later, the office posted an update at 12:15 a.m. notifying the public the riot had been resolved.

Drexel Board of Education meeting minutes

Drexel R-IV Board of Education
March 20th, 2017
Media Summary

Prior to the board meeting, students who scored proficient or advanced or who improved a level on the 2016 MAP/EOC tests or scored at or above the state average on the ACT were recognized for their academic achievements.

Board approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the February 20th, 2017 meeting, the warrant report, payment of bills, treasurer’s report and petty cash report, along with administrative reports (attached).
Board approved the departmentalization of 4th – 6th grade classes for next school year.
Board heard information regarding the survey results for the 4-day school week. Overall there were 320 surveys returned with 75.3% in favor, 12.5% opposed, and 12.2% were unsure. The district will be hosting a community forum on April 5th.
Board tabled action on the transportation contract with Gunnels Bus Service until more was known about the school calendar for 2017-2018.
Board heard a presentation from representatives from LJ Hart Company regarding the possible refunding/refinancing of the 2014 General Obligation Bonds – no action was taken.
Board approved a 1:1 Technology Initiative. Students in grades 3-12 will each have their own Chromebook and students in grades K-2 will each have their own tablet beginning in 2017-2018.
Board approved the health insurance renewal for 2017-2018 with MEUHP.

Board held an executive session for personnel and legal matters; taking the following action:
Resignations
Adrianne Lane – HS Business
John Swezey – Technology Director
Erik Ellwood – K-12 Music
Jamee Holt – Elementary
Contract Renewals
Ryan Hoden was approved to receive Tenure contract.
The following tenured teachers were approved; Dea Ann Ackermann, Julia Barbarick, Judy Daniel, Phillip Dean, Elaine Hamilton, Jill Marks, Brenda Meerkatz, Kristie Musick, Tiffany Richmond, Kelly Sims, Jenny Wheeler, Jessica Boydston, Melissa Busch, Larry Reynolds, Donna Rooney, Ken Shipps.
The following probationary teachers were approved; Meka Bauer, Pam Bolton, Eliza Konrade, Melissa Oram, Lori Reed, Brad Rolfs, Nicole Thurman, Cindy Apple, Amanda Johnson, Tim Latham, Rachel Livesay, Chrystal Mayfield, Dakota Tucker.

Submitted by
Terry Mayfield

Adrian Youth Wrestling State qualifiers

Adrian Youth Wrestling State qualifiers are William Brown 10U 165lbs received 1st at districts and 2nd at regional's, and Lane Gregory 12U 190lbs received 2nd at districts and 3rd at regional's.